Drummond's Top

The walk up Drummond's Top takes you straight into proper hill country without needing to commit to a full day expedition. It's a modest peak, accessible enough that families with decent fitness won't struggle, but with enough height to deliver genuine views across Perthshire once you reach the top. The route's straightforward - nothing technical, no scrambling - which means you can focus on the landscape rather than your feet.

What makes it worth doing is the approach from Perth. You're close enough to the town for an afternoon outing, yet far enough into the hills that you feel you've actually gone somewhere. On a clear day the views fan out properly - you can pick out landmarks across the Tay valley and the surrounding ridges. It's the kind of walk that rewards walkers and outdoor types most, rather than those after a casual stroll. The scenery justifies the effort, but it's not sensational enough to drag you up in heavy cloud cover.

The beauty of basing yourself at one of the nearby parks - Greenhill Farm Glamping is closest at just a mile and a half away - is that Drummond's Top works as a morning walk before exploring Perth itself or tackling longer routes through the Tay valley. Allow a couple of hours return if you're moving steadily and stopping for breath. There's no entrance fee or facilities on the hill itself, so bring water and proper boots. The path can get boggy after rain, which is fairly common in Perthshire.